2 NEWS NEWS 1 CIBA Vision More than 4,000 parameters to choose from Air Optix for Astigmatism contact lenses now offer practitioners the means to satisfy nearly all of their astigmatic patients, according to CIBA Vision. The new, wider range has around the clock axes in 10˚ steps with 4,104 parameters to choose from. “Because of its exceptional comfort and performance, Air Optix for Astigmatism has become the first choice lens for many UK and Irish practitioners,” said Mark Draper, CIBA Vision head of professional affairs. “Now with around-the-clock axes, even more patients can benefit from this high-performing lens.” Air Optix for Astigmatism lenses combine a Precision Balance 8|4 design with a highly breathable silicone hydrogel material, which is said to result in a healthier and more comfortable contact lens option that provides consistent clear vision. The lenses are reported to transmit up to seven times more oxygen than leading low Dk/t hydrogel toric lenses to help protect contact lens wearers from the symptoms of corneal oxygen deficiency for whiter, healthy-looking eyes. They are approved for daily wear and recommended for monthly replacement. 2 Silhouette UK Silhouette’s new Painted Line collection features horizontal stripes across a wide, matt temple. The stripes contrast with the base colour to give the collection its name. Colours available in the range include Peacock, Grey Lagoon, Crystal White, Crystal Black, Blue Coffee, Ivory Aubergine and Brown Kiwi. Produced using the lightest and most flexible plastic in the eyewear industry – SPX – Painted Line has no weighted or pressure points to provide wearer comfort all day long. The six models in the collection can be fitted with most lens shapes and, like all Striped detailing on new Silhouette collection Silhouette models, are made in Austria and 80 per cent handcrafted. 3 Rodenstock UK Dietmar Rathbauer and Rodenstock national sales manager, Ian Harrison, with Chris Jenkins and Kelly Bloomfield from Burnett Hodd & Jenkins The Dorchester Hotel in London was the setting for the annual Rodenstock Club Awards, which rewarded the winning practices from 2010. Practices competed throughout the year in a variety of product categories, with the overall Centre Of Excellence for 2010 being Burnett Hodd & Jenkins of Sidcup, Kent. Categories included Rodenstock premium lens products, sports lenses, Rodenstock frames and Porsche Design eyewear. Burnett Hodd & Jenkins were said to have showed tremendous loyalty to the complete Rodenstock portfolio of lenses and frames and managed to hold off close competition from runners-up, Coleman Opticians of Norwich and Martin Steels Optometrist in Storrington. The luncheon was served in the Dorchester ballroom where guests were entertained by star of Mock the Week and 8 Out of 10 Cats, comedian Alun Cochrane. During the event Rodenstock UK managing director, Dietmar Rathbauer, explained new developments for <strong>2011</strong>, including some key lens and frame debuts planned for Optrafair. Mr Rathbauer then went on to present the highlight awards and reward the top performing practices. In total there were almost 100 tickets available to win, with the winners jetting off to Athens to enjoy the sights and sounds of the city with the legendary Rodenstock Club hospitality. * Rodenstock has appointed a new management duo to lead the company. New CEO Oliver Kastalio has many years of global management experience and expertise in brand management with Procter & Gamble, while new member of the supervisory board, Peter Körfer-Schün, grew sanitary system manufacturer Grohe into a global brand. The full management team has put a 100-day plan into motion for the strategic further development of the company. 4 Johnson & Johnson Vision Care February sees the return of the Vision Care Institute’s Vision for Life CET roadshow. This time, the roadshow will explore vision correction and preservation for patients of all ages, through a series of seminars and interactive sessions, which are free for delegates to attend. Key topics will include: prescribing for children in optometric practice; myopia control: can we really make a difference?; and the ageing eye. Delegates will be able to earn up to 11 CET points. The dates and venues are: 6 February, Austin Court, Birmingham; 7 February, Royal Armouries, Leeds; 10 February, Royal College of Physicians, London; 15 February, Watershed, Bristol; and 17 February, the Lowry, Manchester. To book call 0845 310 5347. * Claire Ferguson is the new general manager for Johnson & Johnson Vision Care in the UK and Ireland. She joins the company from LifeScan UK, part of the Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Care franchise, where she was sales director.
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